My First Gran ~

As parents we always say time flies as we watch our children quickly grow up from infants who need us daily to adults who stand proudly on their own.  It seems as grandparents the time flies even faster especially when you don't see the grandchild often.  But you hold on to the memories harder and cherish each and every one of them. 

Today my first grandson, Spencer, turns 18.  Watching him being born from across the room is as clear today as it was so many years ago.  

For his card today, I used Cuttlebug's Typeset Embossing folder over a 'roll off' paper from doing gelli prints.  I love the wide variety of earth tones that were captured on this scrap of paper!  After trimming to the card size, I brushed the tops with black Versa Fine Clair ink so the letters would show better and have depth.  Then I secured the young man silhouette and the 'Happy Birthday' die set from Gina K Designs.  Next, I added the die cut '18' from the Studded Numbers set from Gina Marie Designs.  After added the black mat, I secured the top designed piece to the white card base to complete the card.

Happy Birthday Spencer! 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Seize the Birthday ~ Challenge 313 ~ Embossing  

Sisterhood of Crafters ~ September ~ Birthdays  

The Male Room ~ Challenge 202 ~ Create Your Own Background  

Try it on Tuesday ~ September ~ All About Children  

Inspiration Station ~ September ~ Photo

Product

Cuttlebug, Typeset  

Gina K Design, Birthday Trio

 

I Will Meditate

Happy Wednesday and welcome to Challenge Week #716-717 of Word Art Wednesday.  I'm posting with the Design Team today and we are featuring the scripture from Psalm 77:12.  Our sponsor for this challenge was scheduled to be My Favorite Things but due to their business closure, Trinity Stamps has graciously stepped in to offer the prize this month of a $25 gift card! 

 For my Design Team Stamp I selected 'Peaceful Birds' by My Favorite Things.  I used Copic markers  for the coloring and die cut with the coordinating dies.  For the background, I selected one of the sprayed prints I had recently done using a stencil and Distress Oxide sprays.  

I trimmed the sprayed background and added the die cut pieces using foam where needed to build it up for depth.  Then I added the turquoise mat and attached to the coordinating rust colored card base.  I used a strip of the background as a mat for the printed scripture sentiment and added it to the bottom of the card with foam under it also.

Thanks for stopping by today to see what I've been coloring.  I hope you'll go to Word Art Wednesday to see the other Design Team cards, to get the free scripture for your cards, and to add your card in for a chance at the sponsor's prize! 

Pam's Pearls

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:   

Dream Valley ~ Challenge 344 ~ 2 or more layers  

Inspiration Station ~ September ~ Photo

Art Journal ~ September ~ Make Your Own Background

Copics:

Birdhouse: BG78, BG96, BG93, BG99, Leaf Stems: BG72, BG70, BG11, R14, R02, R01, Birds: BG72, BG11, R01, R02, Single Leaf BG72, R01, BG70

Products:

My Favorite Things, Peaceful Birds